Young and Restless Recaps: The week of May 5, 1997 on Y&R

Sasha offered Christine information on Phyllis. Christine was shocked to learn that Michael Baldwin was up for a parole hearing. Dru and Olivia had words about Olivia's feelings for Neil. Sharon met Cassie, unaware that Cassie was her daughter.

Monday, May 5, 1997

by Laura

Jill visits Nina and is supportive of her efforts to get herself together.Later, Jill learns that Ryan has been promoted to VP at Newman Enterprises. (incharge of the Jabot Men's line) and calls Nina to share the good news. Nina,why don't you call Ryan for a celebration. JUST TRY!......Victor tells Ryanabout the promotion and Ryan is overwhelmed. There's one more thing Ryan,now that you are VP and report directly to me, call me Victor.....Nina doescall Ryan and he agrees to a dinner celebration with Nina and Phillip. Alittle later, Tricia arrives to congratulate Ryan on the promotion (how sheknows??). She gives him her phone number and they suck face.

Chris decides that she will go to the parole hearing for Baldwin. Dannycalls to confirm their dinner plans. Phyllis is trying to figure out what todo about Sasha. Danny convinces her to come to the dinner. They all arrive(Danny, Phyllis, Chris and Paul) and Phyllis is noticeable distracted.

Jack visits Nick and offers to find him a place at Newman Enterprises. where he won'treport to Victor or himself. Nick says if you can find it, I'd beinterested.

Katherine visits Hope and tells her of Kurt's return. Hope visits the futureclinic site where Kurt is 'sweeping up' (kinda silly as when there is somuch renovation work to do, sweeping would be one of the *last* things, IMO).Hope wants to be the first to volunteer. I know that no one would want megiving them injections or anything like that, but I can answer the phone andwith the right computer fill out insurance forms, etc. Kurt accepts gladlyand they embrace.

Tuesday, May 6, 1997

by Laura

Victoria tells Cole she wants to move to NY. She was called by a woman thereabout a job. Victor summons Victoria. Victoria hands Victor her letter ofresignation. Victor hands Victoria a memo which says that Victoria is returning tohead up Brash & Sassy. After some more Victoria whining, she accepts the job.

Ryan, Nina and Phillip have a very boring (and sad) celebration. Ryan asksNina to take Phillip home, he is meeting other people. Ryan calls Tricia whoarrives later all smiles and with a gift for Ryan.

Hope calls Kurt, I'm on my way over to help you Kurt. Ashley arrives momentslater with a work crew for Kurt. She takes Kurt away to look at officeequipment and furniture. Hope arrives and no Kurt. Kurt and Ashley havingcoffee; he suddenly remembers Hope and Ashley gets in a snit. Go ahead andgo, Hope needs her daily kiss. Kurt smiles to himself.

Nick is whining to Nikki about what to do. Sharon calls, has some greatnews, don't leave. She arrives to tell Nick that he can graduate theUniversity by September if he takes accelerated and night courses. Nick isso pumped! Suck face.

Sasha is addressing a large envelope to Danny. Could it be the manuscript?.......... Meanwhile, the stilted dinner party continues. Phyllis goes tothe 'powder room' to get a grip and Chris interrupts her pep talk to herself.Phyllis tells Chris that her distraction is due to the fact that she is sohappy about trying for another baby with Danny.

Wednesday, May 7, 1997

by Laura

Dru and Neil discuss/argue about having another baby. Neil wants it now, Druwants to wait. Dru tells Malcolm about it later and Olivia just happens tovisit Neil and he spills his frustrations to her. Dru returns and overhearsthe conversation (at their apt.) but doesn't interrupt. Later, she confrontsLiv about it, questioning whether Liv wants Dru's marriage to fail so thatshe can have Neil.

Sharon discusses Grace and her not visiting much with Nikki while Tony andGrace talk about the same thing and what to do with Cassie.

Phyllis is warping about how to get the $30,000. She calls her mother, theanswer is no. The envelope is delivered for Danny (the one from Sasha).Phyllis ignores it at first, then suspects it's from Sasha and opens it.She begins grabbing things to pawn and does so and gets $7,000. She takes acamera to another place. Sorry lady, all I can give you is $50. Phyllisinquires about a photographer who might want an uninhibited model. I need alot of cash FAST! Malcolm just happens to enter the store to overhear thisconversation.

Thursday, May 8, 1997

by Laura

Victoria gushes her news to Cole about getting her job back. They begin to geta little closer when Nick drops by to tell them his great news about collegegraduation. Of course Victoria has to grab some of the spotlight telling himher news and then he leaves. Cole and Victoria kiss, kiss.....

Cassie has a stomach ache. Tony goes to the drug store while Grace begins topack Cassie's things. Sharon arrives, Grace stashes all the evidence.Sharon wonders what is going on with Grace. What happened while you weregone? Tony returns and Sharon tries to get info from him. Just then, Cassieenters the room. Who are you? I'm Grace's friend, Sharon. Oh! I know you,you're the person Grace wanted me to meet!

Dru and Liv continue to argue about Dru having a baby, her priorities, andNeil. Dru leaves, telling Liv that she is glad that they had thisconversation, so Liv knows that Dru is committed to making 'her man' happyand Liv needs to set her sights elsewhere.

Malcolm grabs Phyllis before she commits to doing something stupid with thephoto shop guy. Malcolm tries to get Phyllis to open up to him back at herplace.

Danny visits Chris and she tells him about Michael Baldwin's parole hearing.Meanwhile, Michael Baldwin and his attorney talk about Christine's possibletestimony and their strategy.

Friday, May 9, 1997

by Laura

Phyllis is just about to tell Malcolm the 'secret' when Sasha arrives. Shebarges in and wants Malcolm to leave. He gives Sasha a warning about messingwith Phyllis, "she has more friends like me who will stand behind her", andleaves. Phyllis gives Sasha another $10,000 but needs more time. Sasha saysno. The Phyllis reminds Sasha just who she is dealing with. You know whathappens when my back is against the wall Sasha. I don't think you want thatto happen. Sasha says okay, you've got two days....Later, Sasha goes overthe conversation in her head in her room. She thinks of another way...Laterstill, we see her at Chris's office. I think we can help each other. Youcan help me out of a financial situation and I can help you protect one ofyour friends.

Previously, Chris receives an apologetic letter from Michael Baldwin. Herand Paul discuss it, the parole hearing, then Danny, Phyllis and Sasha.

Victor visits Diane and asks her to dinner. Sorry, I've got other plans.Jack arrives later in a tux. Thinking she will break the date because of hersecret project. No way, we've planned this night for a long time. Sheleaves to change.

Victor asks Hope to dinner. She accepts. Where are we going? The CollonadeRoom.

Nina visits Jill and tells her that she thinks Ryan is seeing someone. Jilltells Nina to not give up, you are still married to the man.....Tricia istelling dear old dad that she has met someone great; Ryan. Later, Keithvisits Jill. Jill tells him about Nina and her marital problems. ThenKeith tells about Tricia probably being in love with Ryan.

Cole and Victoria are in bed. Telling each other just how wonderful the other is.Cole wonders if Victoria possibly wanted someone else. Victoria says no way, Iknow what I've got. I love you Cole.

Sharon chats with Cassie. Tony takes Cassie out. Grace tells Sharon thatshe is just watching Cassie during a family crisis. Cassie returns withflowers for Sharon. Sharon leaves. Tony tells Grace things are just gettingmore complicated. The car is gassed up, are Cassie's things packed? We'vegot to take her back to the old lady.